Alright, great input.

I have a Pro-Comp distributor (thru 440Source) and a Mallory Hyfire VI with the Map sensor. It will let me set a "retard at start". It's at 5 degrees now.
The retard for boost is set 1 degree per pound.

Do those numbers sound about right?

And I'll definitely get more advance at start.

I'll be able to post some more Saturday evening.

And let me thank everyone for easing my worry that I may have installed the cam wrong.